Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION
29 June 2026

“Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭90‬ ‭

At the TNI Forum on 27 June 2026, participants were deeply encouraged by the sharing of Dato’ George Ting Yew Tong, a pioneering Malaysian business leader who played a significant role in introducing KFC, Pizza Hut, Shakey’s Pizza and Domino Pizza to countless families across Malaysia and Singapore.

What impressed me most was not simply his remarkable business achievements, but his unwavering commitment to honouring Christ throughout his professional journey. His life demonstrates that the marketplace is a mission field. When Christ is at the centre of our work, business becomes far more than a means of earning a living—it becomes a platform for influencing lives, shaping culture, and advancing God’s Kingdom. Through humility, wisdom, integrity, and steadfast faith, Dato’ George exemplified that true success is measured not merely by profits or accomplishments, but by faithfulness to God and service to others.

His testimony beautifully echoes the truth of Psalm 119:90. It reminds us that while people, organisations, markets, and economies continually change, God remains unchanging and faithful. Just as He sustains His creation, He also faithfully guides, provides for, and strengthens His people through every season of life.

Reflecting on my own journey, I realise that every milestone, every breakthrough, and even every trial bears witness to God’s unfailing faithfulness. Whatever has been accomplished has never been the result of human ability alone, but of His gracious hand directing every step and opening doors that no one could have imagined.

Psalm 119:90 calls us to anchor our confidence not in our own achievements, but in God’s unchanging character. Our greatest testimony is not what we have accomplished for God, but what God, in His faithfulness, has accomplished through us. When we remain faithful to Him, our work becomes an instrument through which His glory is revealed and His Kingdom is advanced.

“True success is not measured by what we achieve, but by how faithfully we honour Christ with what He has entrusted to us.”‬‬